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Business Today |
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Friday, 30 January, 2026 | | |
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The liquidator of the Irish arm of failed German electronic payments group Wirecard had collected €38.3 million in cash from the wreckage by late last year, according to new filings. Joe Brennan has the story.
The competition among countries to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) is “definitely stronger” than in recent years, as Ireland is up against far wealthier states, IDA Ireland chairman Feargal O’Rourke has told our reporter Hugh Dooley. Ireland is now competing against countries in the Middle East such as the UAE and Saudi Arabia which he said are “offering huge amounts” to attract companies and are “paying over the odds,” he added.
Ballygowan is to pay in the region of €1 million as part of a deal to be an official sponsor of the 2027 Ryder Cup, which will be hosted at Adare Manor, Co Limerick, in September. Colin Gleeson reports.
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